For many months now, Jesse Ostrander has been helping us with many children’s medical needs in the Dominican Republic. Most of you know Jackson (Jasson), the young boy from the mountains of Savaan Pit. He had Kwashiorkor Malnutrition. This kind of malnutrition affects the kidneys, as it has been doing.

We have had so many trips back and forth to doctors here in Haiti, but decided he would get better care in the D.R. with a doctor who specializes in children’s kidney conditions. Jesse has made many trips back and forth to the D.R. in regards to Jackson. Each time, he had to rent a car and rent a motel that length of time.

In addition, we have Yonel (Lionel). We got Yonel after his father had held his hand in boiling water until his fingers melted together. Jesse has found a surgeon to do this release on his hand, as soon as we get this visa. Jesse will have to rent a car in the capital and an apartment until Yonel’s surgery is finished.

In addition, we have Daniel, who was born premature and with health problems. His right eye has had many problems and we have sent him to many doctors in Haiti, so we will have to take him to the D.R. also, in regards to his eye disease. And there are a few other children we have here, that will need to go.

A little while back, one of our donors thankfully bought us a Kia, so that “RL,” who pastors our church among the Haitians and Dominicans in a very poor area, can use the Kia in the area where the “batays,” are (where many Haitians work for $1 a day). We started this food outreach project and ministry a while back. We also work together with David George World Ministries, on church outreach and we are so thankful for this. This area is far from Santo Domingo (the capital).

Love A Child needs to buy a truck for Jesse to use where he works in the area of the Dominican Republic, the capital. This is where the hospitals and doctors are. We have been thinking about this and it will cost less money, in the long run, to buy a vehicle instead of renting a car. Jesse has been making many trips to the D.R., just for Jackson alone.

We will soon be able with the Lord’s help, to buy a pediatric dialysis machine for Jackson, that can be used here at Love A Child. Two of our nurses will be trained for this job in the capital. Jackson needs to start dialysis “very soon!” But, there are still several children who will need major dental and physical help, and we can get this in the D.R. We know that whatever the Lord does, he does a “first-class job,” and we always want to do a “first-class job,” in taking care of these children God has entrusted us with.

In closing, we cannot thank Jesse enough, for all his time, his hard work, and we thank God for the wisdom He has given Jesse, who works for Love A Child. We have an urgent need for a new “Kia,” four-door, diesel engine truck for Love A Child, in the D.R. (for the medical needs of our children), please let us know. Jesse, over the phone, has found the new Kia truck we need in Santo Domingo (capital) for $27,000.

I told Jesse to fly into Santo Domingo tomorrow and finalize the deal, and that by faith, this week, we will wire the money to the dealership. Please call the office in Fort Myers, Florida (239-210-6107) and ask to speak to Rad. For anyone who helps I will call and thank you personally from Haiti. Please pray that the Lord will meet the need. We love you.

Missionary Bobby Burnette